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My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
Added: November 23, 2025
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My father Ronald Burger served during 71-73, I like to see if any of his buddies are in this group. his MOS was a wireman. He maned the switchboard.
My father Ronald Burger served during 71-73, I like to see if any of his buddies are in this group. his MOS was a wireman. He maned the switchboard.
Added: November 22, 2025
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Hello all,
I was a PFC/SP4 military policeman (tower rat) 95B type stationed in Hardheim from late '79 to '81. Nike site and went by the moniker "Bull or The Bull".
Fondest memories of the site were the friends made (K. Crist, B. Watts, C. Sosebee, D. Wise, Beak, Big/Little Tillman, Queen (that cook made the best SOS I've ever had), and all the other crazies that lived there. Hardheim (and area) offered us the Frau Dor's White Horse Gasthaus (Hello Red, wherever you are), Höpfingen (paprika chicken was the best), Batu Disco, Rocket (Hang Glider) Hill, and the occasional trip to Engles (home of the biggest schnitzels in the world).
I've returned to Hardheim about 1/2-dozen times in my civilian life and, as expected, 50 years changes everything!
Protecting the skies, from things that flies!
Any old colleagues, please feel free to reach out. I may not remember you, because that 50-years has left its mark on me as well (ha).
Hello all,
I was a PFC/SP4 military policeman (tower rat) 95B type stationed in Hardheim from late '79 to '81. Nike site and went by the moniker "Bull or The Bull".
Fondest memories of the site were the friends made (K. Crist, B. Watts, C. Sosebee, D. Wise, Beak, Big/Little Tillman, Queen (that cook made the best SOS I've ever had), and all the other crazies that lived there. Hardheim (and area) offered us the Frau Dor's White Horse Gasthaus (Hello Red, wherever you are), Höpfingen (paprika chicken was the best), Batu Disco, Rocket (Hang Glider) Hill, and the occasional trip to Engles (home of the biggest schnitzels in the world).
I've returned to Hardheim about 1/2-dozen times in my civilian life and, as expected, 50 years changes everything!
Protecting the skies, from things that flies!
Any old colleagues, please feel free to reach out. I may not remember you, because that 50-years has left its mark on me as well (ha).
Added: June 5, 2025
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I was stationed at Hardheim from December 72 to March 75, first as the company clerk and then unit armorer. Great times.
I was stationed at Hardheim from December 72 to March 75, first as the company clerk and then unit armorer. Great times.
Added: April 23, 2025
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I was a tower rat (MP) in'80-'81. Good to see some pics of the place. I have many photos of Hardheim from then. Some good times.
I was a tower rat (MP) in'80-'81. Good to see some pics of the place. I have many photos of Hardheim from then. Some good times.
Added: February 12, 2025
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Longest year of my life on that hill 1976-1977.
Longest year of my life on that hill 1976-1977.
Added: July 30, 2024
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Name: Specialist Shelton Rodney Spencer
From: NORTH CAROLINA
E-mail: sheltonspencer39@yahoo.com
Name: Specialist Shelton Rodney Spencer
From: NORTH CAROLINA
E-mail: sheltonspencer39@yahoo.com
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Stationed at c 3rd71 front 1980 to 1982
Stationed at c 3rd71 front 1980 to 1982
Added: June 21, 2024
Submitted by
Name: SFC Gerald Simons USA Ret
From: Malden Ma, Now Cape Coral, FL
E-mail: jerrynjulie1@comcast.net
Name: SFC Gerald Simons USA Ret
From: Malden Ma, Now Cape Coral, FL
E-mail: jerrynjulie1@comcast.net
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I was in Hardheim in 1967 thru 1970. At first it was C battery 1st of the 67th then was redesignated C Battery 3rd of the 71st. I was close and with Loyal Ben Brocket, now passed away, Joe Zawacki who passed away about a month after his wife Marlena in 2023, Robert Kennedy who is also passed away. Dennis Landry who I've lost contact with. And many others who I have lost contact with. I married a girl from Walldurn and we've as of this coming September have been married 55 years and still going strong. I forgot to mention Danny Liposhack who now is a musician in a blues band. There are some others who are active on the Nike Group on Facebook.
I was in Hardheim in 1967 thru 1970. At first it was C battery 1st of the 67th then was redesignated C Battery 3rd of the 71st. I was close and with Loyal Ben Brocket, now passed away, Joe Zawacki who passed away about a month after his wife Marlena in 2023, Robert Kennedy who is also passed away. Dennis Landry who I've lost contact with. And many others who I have lost contact with. I married a girl from Walldurn and we've as of this coming September have been married 55 years and still going strong. I forgot to mention Danny Liposhack who now is a musician in a blues band. There are some others who are active on the Nike Group on Facebook.
Added: June 21, 2024
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Thank you Uwe...!
I am happy that you like it. I put a lot of thought into the design.
Hello to all in Schwaigern and Niederhofen...
Your friend,
Dean
Thank you Uwe...!
I am happy that you like it. I put a lot of thought into the design.
Hello to all in Schwaigern and Niederhofen...
Your friend,
Dean
Added: June 27, 2022
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Name: Tim McCune
From: Burnt Hills, NY now in Sagle, Idaho
E-mail: zich6@hotmail.com
My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.